perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē 

pə-, 

-ˈfyüm-rē

plural perfumeries

1

a

: the art or process of making perfume

b

: the products made by a perfumer

2

: an establishment where perfumes are made

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Public spaces are scented with a bespoke fragrance crafted by prestigious artisan perfumery Campomarzio70, custom graphic rugs designed by Paolo Moschino cover the hallways, and carved doors open to palatial guest quarters. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

This unique unisex fragrance comes from French haute perfumery house Ex Nihilo, with modern peppery, woody notes mixed in with the sweetness of fig and vanilla. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025

In addition to a signature cocktail and wine list, tea infusion pairings are meant to evoke a sense of sequencing, a dining experience inspired by the perfumery world. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025

Gaynes came into perfumery through her background in sourcing. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē 

plural perfumeries

1

: the art or process of making perfume

2

: a place where perfumes are made